How to Start a Web Design Business in 2024 (For Beginners)

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Discover the roadmap to launching your own web design business in 2024 with our step-by-step guide. Perfect for freelancers eager to elevate their passion into a profitable business, this video covers everything from niche selection to client relationship management. Whether you're new to web design or looking to transition from freelance to a full-fledged business, this video is your blueprint for success.
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00:00 Introduction to Starting a Web Design Business
00:19 Freelancing vs Business Mindset
01:14 Transitioning to Business Thinking
02:12 Defining Your Niche
04:40 Selecting Web Design Platforms
05:54 Choosing Your Business Name
07:08 Legal Checks for Your Business Name
09:08 Setting Up Systems
11:35 Getting Legal Ducks in a Row
13:21 Start Creating and Building Your Portfolio
15:40 Networking with Potential Clients
17:27 Cultivating Client Relationships
19:12 Continuous Learning and Adaptation
20:22 Embracing Challenges in Business
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[@musicislife5360]

Thank you, I am 14 years old and I have decided to start to plan a free lancing small business, to gain experience for my overall job goals, and this video has, along with the other support I have received through parents etc, helped me so much set up a foundation. Thank you for making this an entertaining easy to follow video, very much appreciate it!

[@baileycuh]

hi, i've decided to try and start my own web dev business from home, whilst also finishing my first year of web dev study. would offering web dev services be possible with minimal experience of coding languages (html, css, js etc.)? would this be possible with just squarespace wordpress etc? may be a silly question but i am keen on learning.

[@SandraRees]

Hey thank you so much for this video, you are truly an inspiration and share my passion for web design and helping clients build their business🙂 I've chosen a niche that I have knowledge of and a hungry audience who need my services. I so agree about niching down in this saturated market and you should always think outside the box of ways to stand out🙂

[@LocalCreative]

Exactly! It's important to set yourself apart.

[@GuroThobru]

Thank you so much, Galen! This was really helpful and inspiring 😍 I´ve been freelancing for 7 years as a writer and journalist, and the transition to a business owner is a big one actually!

[@LocalCreative]

You got this! So glad you found this video helpful.

[@feliksgoldin5781]

This was a very helpful video. Thank you and great job!

[@LocalCreative]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@foreveralone499]

Saturation?

[@LocalCreative]

There's always a way to differentiate yourself!

[@SandraRees]

All the more reason to niche down and stand out from the crowd😊